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From the Nov. 2009 Review of Not-for-Profit Accounting Programs.

Now a Blackbaud product, Fundware (formerly Kintera Fundware) continues to offer nonprofit organizations and government entities solid fund accounting functionality. Designed for mid-sized nonprofits and government entities, Fundware provides users with an excellent, scalable product that offers the flexibility that organizations desire.

EASE OF USE-
Fundware’s user interface is pleasantly uncluttered, with system modules displayed both at the top of the screen utilizing a drop-down menu, along with a vertical display of all modules on the left side of the screen. Clicking on either option will display a list of the functions found within that module. Each module also has a homepage option that can be customized to suit user needs. Clicking on the Open function changes the menu interface to resemble an Explorer-like system, complete with an expandable menu to the left of the screen.

The Classic selections on the menu offer a different navigational system, with the screens presented less intuitively than the standard interface. Although they are easily navigated, it may slow new users down until they are comfortable. However, only setup and infrequently run tasks use the Classic interface.
Data-entry screens throughout Fundware are easily navigated, with a clean interface and lookup options in all the necessary fields, as well as navigational tabs that provide access to various system options. Data entry is also helped by the presence of “smart” boxes that retain prior data-entry information to fill in fields automatically.

MODULES/SCALABILITY-
Fundware offers users an excellent array of modules that include GL, AR, AP, Bank Reconciliation, Allocation Management, Advanced Printer Control, Advanced Security, Budget Preparation, Cash Receipts, Electronic Timesheets, F9 Financial Reports, Fixed Assets, Import Expert, Report Manager, Advanced Reporter, Corridor ODBC, Payroll, Project/Grant, and Web Reporter.